Single-nucleotide substitution determines pollen production in Japanese cedar
H. Kakui, T. Ujino-Ihara, Y. Hasegawa, E. Tsurisaki, N. Futamura, J. Iwai, Y. Higuchi, T. Fujino, Y. Suzuki, M. Kasahara, K. Yamaguchi, S. Shigenobu, M. Otani, M. Nakano, S. Ueno, Y. Moriguchi
This study identifies a single-nucleotide substitution in the TKPR1 gene that determines pollen production in Japanese cedar and suggests its potential application in creating pollen-free plants.
bioRxiv · Mar 17, 2022 · PreprintPlant Biology